Supervisor, Staging - 2nd Shift

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Location: Frederick, MD - Relocation assistance is NOT provided. 

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Discover Impactful Work:

Join our collaborative team as an Operations Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll guide and support teams to achieve excellence in manufacturing and operations. You'll supervise production activities, ensure quality standards, and implement continuous improvement while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements. This role combines effective leadership with operational management to deliver high-quality products that support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

You'll provide supportive leadership to ensure operational excellence, maintain safety and quality standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing daily production operations, developing team members, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions to achieve business objectives.

A day in the Life:

• Lead and facilitate daily Tier meetings with the team to review performance, priorities, and operational needs.
• Communicate expectations, provide updates, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Address daily scheduling requirements to ensure adequate coverage and alignment with operational demand.
• Adjust assignments and workflows in real time to maintain productivity and service levels.
• Oversee material flow throughout the process, ensuring accurate tracking, staging, and availability.
• Coordinate staging and delivery orders to maintain workflow efficiency and meet production timelines.
• Manage the un-issuing and transfer process to return materials back to the Distribution Center (DC) as needed.
• Own the end-to-end returns process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution.
• Monitor discrepancies and work cross-functionally to maintain data and inventory integrity.
• Address operational escalations promptly, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving issues related to materials, scheduling, or order flow.

Education

• A four-year, Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Science, Business, or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Consideration may be given to those who hold 6+ years of dynamically responsible and relevant work experience without degree.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Science, Business, or related technical field
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems
• Demonstrated experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Effective leadership and team development skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions including clean rooms, warehouses, and manufacturing areas

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability in operational excellence and process improvements
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, or on-call schedules as required
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across functions

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Physical requirements include standing/walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $83,900.00–$125,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards